Shawnee resident Georgia Aileen Cooper, 94, died Wednesday, Dec.
13, of natural causes in a local hospital.
She was born Sept. 9, 1912, in Wanette, Okla., to George B. Smith and Clara
Compton.

Georgia attended Shawnee High School and on March 11, 1963 she married Ralph
Cooper.

She worked as a seamstress for Round House and owned The Broadway Club in
Shawnee for many years. Her memberships included Citizens of Pottawatomie
Nation, associated with several Baptist churches, and a lifelong member of Local
VFW Post 1317.

Georgia loved living at her home on Eufaula Lake and enjoyed boating and other
lake related activites.

Service will be 2 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Chapel with Warren Barker
officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Shianne Reine Henkel

Shianne Reine Henkel, the infant daughter of Levi and Brianna Henkel, Harrah,
died Thursday, Dec. 14.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Asa Smith Memorial Chapel in Harrah with the
Rev. Jimmy Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery,
Harrah.

Service is under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service.

published Dec. 17, 2006

Norman Leslie Pierce

Oklahoma City resident Norman Leslie Pierce, 48, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, at
his home in Oklahoma City.
Norman was born Oct. 1, 1958, in Ada to Leslie Pierce and Violet Pierce Curtis.
He had one son, Chris Price.

Norman worked as a mechanical engineer for many years. He graduated from Shawnee
High School in 1976.

His parents, Leslie Pierce and Violet Curtis; grandparents, Dee and Virgie
Burdine, and Lee and Jewel Pierce preceded him in death.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Smith Brown and Mike Brown;
grandchildren, Pam and Austin Hill, Jefferey Smith, Kimberly Koonce, Dennis
Smith, all of the Oklahoma City area, and DeAnne and Jerry Zwernemann of San
Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren, Kinsey and Kris Poole, Melissa and Billy
Dozier, Kip and Sonja Koonce and Bryan and Heather Hill and Michael Smith;
great-great-grandchildren, Jackson and Sutton Dozier and Isabella Poole, who
will be born in January; Darrell Smith of Oklahoma City, the grandchildren's
father; brother and sister-in-law, Edsel and Tena Webb of Bartlesville; several
nieces, nephews and cousins.

Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clark
Frailey officiating. Burial will follow at Tecmseh Cemetery.

Meeker resident Dorotha Alice Hendrix, 83, died Friday, Dec. 15, at Unity
Hospital of natural causes.
She was born July 1, 1923, in Bunch, Okla., to O.L. Smith and Grace Baker
(Smith). She attended Barnsdall High School, Barnsdall, Okla.

On Dec. 21, 1941, she married Harland Hendrix.

Dorotha was a homemaker, a very talented cook and seamstress. As a military wife
she had lived in many different places. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist
Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son, James H. Hendrix; two brothers,
Vernon Smith and A.J. Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Harland Hendrix and daughter, Jeanne Scarborough,
of the home; grandchildren, Melissa Trice and Lee Scarborough; sisters, June
Henson of Texas and Floreda Shetterly of Florida; brother, the Rev. Vance P.
Smith of California.

Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home.

Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Funeral Chapel with Pastor Todd
Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Bertha May Mobley

Prague resident Bertha May Mobley departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 16, in
Prague at the age of 93.
Bertha was born Jan. 30, 1913, in Keokuk, Okla., to Thomas Harold and Hattie
Rose (Davis) Parsons.

She attended the VanZant School where she played basketball.

On Oct. 15, 1940, she married Cecil Robert Mobley. He preceded her in death on
April 11, 1985.

Bertha was a member of the First Baptist Church of Prague.

Her parents; two brothers; two sisters; and one great-granddaughter, Brittany
Mobley, also preceded Bertha in death.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerald W. and Sue Mobley of Norman;
grandsons, Kevin Mobley of Noble and Jeremy Mobley of Oklahoma City;
great-grandson, Kevin Mobley Jr. of Durant; brother and sister-in-law, Harold
and Doris Parsons of Seminole; sister-in-law, Ruth Parsons of Seminole;
brother-in-law, Doyle Russell of Prague; several nieces, nephews and many
friends.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague with
Bro. Tim Emmons officiating. Burial will follow at the Prague Cemetery.

Warwick, Okla., resident Leo Franklin Smothers died Friday, Dec. 15, at the age
of 74.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parks Brother Funeral Chapel, Chandler, Okla.

Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, is directing arrangements.

Eldon C. Porter

Shawnee resident Eldon C. Porter died Saturday, Dec. 16, at Golden Rule Nursing
Home at the age of 87.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the
direction of Gaskill Funeral Chapel, Shawnee.

He was born April 30, 1943, in Shawnee to John and Wilma Bohannon. Lynn
graduated from Earlsboro High School in 1961. After graduation, he trained as a
funeral director and worked in Shawnee and Stillwater.

On June 2, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Georgia Maxson, in
Shawnee. The couple gave birth to their first child, Kendall Clay, on Sept. 2,
1963. Shortly thereafter Lynn began a long and distinguished career as a truck
driver. Their second child, Janna Lynnette, was born on Aug. 2, 1965, in
Shawnee. Later that year the family moved to Kiowa. They lived there until
moving to McAlester in 1970. They returned to Shawnee in 1977 where they lived
for the next 14 years. His career in trucking enabled Lynn and Georgia to
relocate easily, so in 1991 they moved to Loveland, Colo. In 1998 they built
their dream home at Lake of the Arbuckles near Sulphur, where they lived at the
time of Lynn's death. In 2004, after more than 40 years driving trucks, Lynn
retired.

Lynn was a member of Vinita Avenue Church of Christ in Sulphur. He was actively
involved in many church activities. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent much of
his free time at the lake where he taught at least three generations of family
and friends to water-ski.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ann McMahan.

Survivors include his wife, Georgia; his son, Kendall of Denver Colo.; his
daughter and her husband, Janna and David Taylor of Arlington, Texas; two
grandchildren, Zachary and Nathan Taylor of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Jane
Wade of Houston, Mo.; and one brother, Don Bohannon of Earlsboro; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Sulphur, 12th
Street and Vinita Avenue, with Bro. Bill Hearn officiating. A graveside service
will follow at 3 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Shawnee.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Brother
John Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka
under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

David Hunt Sr.

Tryon resident David Hunt Sr. died Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age
of 73.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tryon Cemetery under the direction
of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler.

He was born April 7, 1943, in Prague. He was raised in Prague and spent the rest
of his life in the Bethel/Shawnee area.

He attended Prague High School.

In 1961 he served in the U.S. Navy.

On Aug. 25, 1992, he married Jacheta Nichols in Bethel Acres.

Dale worked for Kellogg Tire Company for 22 years, Bolen Oldsmobile in Oklahoma
for five years and Sooner State Tire in Moore for four years.

He was a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.

Dale served on the Bethel Acres Fire Department, where he was Assistant Chief
for 13 years. He also was Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Commissioner of the Fire
Department for 12 years. As a member of Bethel Acres Town Council, he took part
in getting the large tank fire engine. He also campaigned for additional fire
hydrants in the Bethel Acres area.

Dale was instrumental in the 911 and EMS programs. He advocated more training
and worked to lower insurance rates in the ISO rating.

He also served as Assistant Dispatcher for Pink Fire Department.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Adella Juanita Porter;
sisters, Evelyn Hardison and Ethel Case; brother, Earl Porter; and stepson, Jack
Sawyer.

He was born April 4, 1933, to Frank Joseph and Marvel Nadine (Hale) Kinzey.

He graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1951.

On July 12, 1969, he married Virginia Diana (Hall) Cash in Bristow.

Glen's career with the 45th Division of the Oklahoma National Guard included
service in Korea.

He worked as a clerical technician with the OKARNG.

Glen was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Holdenville Masonic
Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Ernest Lee Kinzey.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Kinzey of the home; sons and daughters-in-law,
Allen and Kathy Kinzey of Shawnee and Trey and Linda Cash of Prague; daughters
and sons-in-law, Glenda Schroyer of San Antonio, Texas, Tamera Galloway and
husband, Ronnie Henderson, of Paden, Kathy Marvy of Oklahoma City and Valarie
and Chris Gray of Oklahoma City; brother and sister-in-law, John and Carol
Kinzey of Prague; sister, Robbie Ashley and her husband of Rogers, Ark.;
sister-in-law, Pat Kinzey of Royce City, Texas; 22 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.

Service was 10 a.m. Monday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague. The Rev.
Dyton Owens officiated. Burial was at Prague Cemetery.

Henyretta resident Lee Roy Christenberry passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, in
Shawnee at the age of 85 years 10 months and 13 days.

He was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Kusa, Okla., to Josie Bell and Clarence Fletcher
Christenberry.

On May 25, 1941, he married Mary Lucille (Britt) Christenberry in Hilltop, Okla.

He worked for Eagle Pitcher Smelter for approximately 28 years and also was a
saw-mill worker. Lee Roy served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War
II. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Christenberry; both his
parents; one son, Bobby Christenberry; one daughter, Joyce Williams; two
sisters; five brothers and two grandsons.

His surviving family includes his daughters, Shelia Hawkins and husband, Wesley
Blair, of Shawnee and Mary Sullivan and husband, Jimmy, of Henryetta; seven
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two
sisters, Priscilla Martin of Houston and Jessie Wantiez and husband, Oscar, of
Okmulgee; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shurden Chapel with the Rev. Jack Vance
officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery with Military Honors
provided by the U.S. Army as well as the Henryetta VFW Post 589 and Okmulgee
Post 1139.

On Dec. 16, 1972, she married Kenneth Seckel. Earlier in life she worked as an
LPN at Mission Hill Memorial Hospital where she helped deliver babies.

She was a member of Northwest Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee. She enjoyed
butterflies, watching the Animal Planet Channel and fruitcakes. She also enjoyed
science fiction and reading westerns and she loved her dogs, Sassy and Toby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Seckel on Jan. 14, 2000; one
son, Michael Childers; one granddaughter, Amy Dawn Holsapple; five sisters; and
two brothers.

Survivors include her three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki 3Dianne2 Woldt of
Madison, Tenn., Sandra and Terry Harrison of Oklahoma City, and Phyllis and
Steve Rigney of Shawnee; one son and daughter-in-law, John 3Les2 and Velisa
Robbins of Yukon; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Marcie Goss of
Okanogan, Wash., and Cleetus and Jeanne Goss of Athens, Texas; 11 grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren; numerous step children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.

Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ed Fox
officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson Cemetery. To share memories, or to
sign the guest book on-line, go to
www.cooperfuneral.com

He was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Maud to Thomas Gilbert and Lorene May ( Hanna)
Jett.

James was raised in the Maud area and spent most of his life in Shawnee. He
attended Maud and Harjo schools.

On May 25, 1955, be married Cleo Jett. Later he married Carolyn Mae Williams in
McLoud on Nov. 3, 2006.

James was a mechanic by trade and drove trucks. He was a very proud of his
daughter for also being a truck driver. He loved singing and listening to music.
He loved a good joke and was easy going, always happy and strong.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Thomas Jett; and
granddaughter, Savanna Jett.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with William 3Bill2
Derrick, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant
Balley Cemetery. To share memories, or to sign the guest book on-line, go to
www.cooperfuneral.com.

Ray was a sophomore at McLoud High School where he was involved in many programs
including football, basketball and recently, weight lifting. Ray lived in faith,
beginning and ending each day in thanks and prayer to the Lord.

Survivors include his mother, Yolonda and Paul Zuck; sister, Laura Zuck, all of
the home; step-brothers, Bryan Zuck of McLoud and Paul Dean Zuck of Trenton,
N.J.; father, Cecil Ray Cox Sr.; grandparents, Barbra Gains of Del City; Larry
Northcutt and wife, Ladonna, of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Willis and Mildred
Zuck of Del City; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and
friends.

Juanita was the tenth child of 14 born to Herbert and Ella (Wilson) Neer. She
was born Feb. 16, 1920, in Payson, Okla.

She graduated from Chandler High School with the class of 1937. She received her
bachelor degree in education from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond
and received her master degree from Tulsa University.

She was married Jan. 23, 1944, to Horton Jenkins.

She was of the Presbyterian faith and an active member of the Presbyterian
Church in Meeker until it closed. She then became a member of the First
Christian Church in Meeker. She was on the Board of Directors of Friends of the
Library, was active in the Senior Citizen's Center and was a volunteer for the
Historical Society of Lincoln County.

Survivors include her husband, Horton Jenkins of Meeker; son and
daughter-in-law, John Horton and Linda Jenkins of Houston, Texas; daughter and
son-in-law, Suzanne and Luther Cowen of Yukon; grandsons, Matthew Horton Jenkins
of Houston, Texas, John Luther Cowan of Orlando, Fla., and Thomas Martin Cowan
of Cleveland, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Mildred Neer of Sallisaw, Margaret Neer Key
of Chandler and Helen Neer of Kennewick, Wash.; many nieces, nephews and other
relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 am to 12 pm Thursday at
Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Meeker.

Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in Meeker with the
Rev. Jim Whorton officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery in Meeker.

Harrah resident Luke E. Anderson died Tuesday, Dec. 19, in
Shawnee at the age of 92.

He was born June 19, 1914, in Malta, Texas, to Samuel T. and Pearl S. (Howard)
Anderson.

On Dec. 2, 1940, he married Lucille Haxton.

Luke served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Tinker Air
Force Base where he was an airplane mechanic. Luke also worked as a custodian at
Harrah First Baptist Church and Harrah Public Schools.

Luke enjoyed farming, target shooting, whittling, gardening and being with
family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille; one brother and four
sisters.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Denise Anderson of
Harrah, Wayne and Earlene Anderson of Meeker and Alvin and Karolyn Anderson of
Oklahoma City; two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Swan of Blanchard and
Linda and Mike Stevens of Harrah; one brother, Sylvester Anderson of Phoenix,
Ariz.; one sister, Tilda Ree Howe of Chandler, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Harrah, with the Rev.
Griff Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in
Harrah.

He was born May 10, 1938, in Prague to Thomas Edgar and Rella Mae (Harper)
Gregory.

Freddie graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1957. He served his
country in the U.S. Army.

On June 4, 1961, he married Linda Faye Linville in Prague.

Freddie retired from Southwestern Bell after 37 years of service in cable
repair.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Prague. Freddie was a loving family
man who was dedicated to his wife, children and grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Thomas Edgar Jr. and Johnnie;
sister, Peggy Ford; grandson, Zachary Garrett Ellis; father and mother-in-law,
Arthur and Dorothy Linville.

Survivors include wife, Linda of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and
Vicki Gregory of Edmond; daughter, Lori Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Don
and Patsy Gregory; sister, Caralee Maggard, all of Prague; grandchildren, Nathan
Lee Ellis, Seth Austin Cooper and Dustin Levi Cooper; numerous nieces, nephews
and many, many friends. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church
in Prage with Bro. Tim Emmons officiating. Burial will follow at Prague
Cemetery.

Sparks resident Beulah Elizabeth Knesek, 85, left this life
Thursday, Dec. 21, at Parkland Manor Nursing Center in Prague. Beulah, beloved
wife, mother, sister and friend, was born July 26, 1921, to Powell Clayton and
Mary Mildred (Porcupile) Watson. She was the eldest of eight children.

Beulah attended the University of Central Oklahoma, known at that time as
Central Normal. There she met Robert Knesek Jr. They married on Oct. 24, 1941.

Beulah graduated with a degree in education. She taught for 42 years at schools
in Happy Hill, White Rock and Bethel. She also taught at Arlanza Elementary
School in the Alvord District in California and at Kibler Elementary School in
Van Buren, Ark. She retired from Kibler Elementary School in 1984.

She and her husband then moved back to their home state of Oklahoma to be close
to family and friends. They settled on Robert9s family farm in Sparks to enjoy
retirement and their golden years. Beulah was known for her integrity, kind
gentle ways and her generosity. She prided herself in the devotion she had for
her family and friends.

Beulah9s journey in the past two years was not an easy one but she never
complained.

Preceding her in death were her parents; infant daughter, Elizabeth Knesek;
three brothers, Powell Elmer Watson, Wayne F. Watson and Walter Leroy Watson;
and grandson, Jon Robert Knesek.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Robert Knesek Jr. of the home; sons
and daughter-in-law, Larry Robert Knesek of Van Buren and Garry Wayne and Bonnie
Knesek of Sparks; grandchildren, Terry Lynn and Dale Rasmussen of Lavaca, Ark.,
Allexcia and Justin Rankin of Fort Smith, Ark., Elizabeth and Michael Knight of
Little Rock, Ark., and Larry Robert Knesek of Van Buren; great-grandsons, Kolby
Rasmussen, Robert Bryan and Austin and Alexander Rankin; sisters and
brother-in-law, Mary Lou Howell of Ponca City and Sandra Joy and Mike Southard
of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clayton Jr. and Mary Watson
of Shawnee and Donald Ray and Pat Watson of Choctaw; sister-in-law, Patricia Sue
Watson of Edmond; granddaughter-in-law, Nikki Knesek of Prague; and numerous
nieces, nephews and friends.

The Knesek family wishes to thank the Parkland Manor staff and Angelic Hospice
of Shawnee for their care, concern and love they have shown Beulah over the past
two years. Beulah9s brothers and sisters wish to commend and thank Robert for
his tireless love, devotion, care, effort and nursing care visits.

A celebration of Beulah9s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Parks Brothers Funeral
Chapel in Prague with Pastor Kay Smith officiating. Burial will follow at New
Hope Cemetery in Meeker. A guest book is available on-line to share your
memories. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

Dr. Wesley Winchester Beck Jr.

Shawnee resident Dr. Wesley Winchester Beck Jr. died Tuesday,
Dec. 19, in an Oklahoma City hospital at the age of 72.
He was born Feb. 28, 1934, in El Reno, Okla., to Wesley W. Beck Sr. and Ina Mary
Beck.

Wes graduated from Blackwell High School. He received his bachelor degree from
The University of Oklahoma, masters degree from Columbia University, New York,
and doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University.

He was married to Carolyn Harris-Beck.

Wes served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired educator and currently City
Commissioner for City of Shawnee Ward 4. He served Shawnee Public Schools as
superintendent from 1976 to 1980 and was public relations director for SPAR
(saving pets at risk).

He was a member of University Baptist Church, SPAR (saving pets at risk) and of
a retired teachers association.

Wes enjoyed the theater and movies. He appreciated music and literature. His
love and concern for animals was well known. Upon retiring from teaching at
Northeastern State University, he relocated to Shawnee to be near his family.

He was a member of the Democratic party and enjoyed a good political discussion.

His love for animals inspired him to help organize SPAR. He very much
appreciated the energy and dedication of the members who will continue that
work. Education was a primary importance to Wes and he was proud of the fact
that several of his grandchildren were pursuing college degrees.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Zack Hair. Survivors
include his wife, Carolyn, of the home; son, Wesley III and his wife, Terre, of
Stillwater; three daughters and sons-in-law, Delinda and Burky Curtis of
Shawnee, Karen and Tom Ware of Blackwell, and Annette and Brian Woods of
Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Beck
of Arizona; three stepdaughters, Carrie Stokes of Tulsa, Cindy McCormick and
husband, David, of Seminole and Connie Dockrey and husband, Jack, of Shawnee;
stepsons, Charles Thompson and wife, Cathy, and Cole Thompson and wife, Maria;
eight step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. The family will be
available to greet visitors from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Walker Funeral
Service.

Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at University Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Searl
officiating. Service will follow a private burial at Resthaven Memorial Park
under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Memorials may be made to SPAR, P.O. Box 702, Shawnee, Okla. 74801

Jimmy Joseph Novotny

Longtime Seminole resident Jimmy Joseph Novotny, 65, died
Wednesday, Dec. 20, at his home. He was born April 22, 1941 to Charlie Joseph
and Jewel Marie (Janota) Novotny.

Preceding him in death were his mother and father; one brother, John Novotny;
and sister, Betty Ann Novotny. Survivors include his former wife, Linda
Novotny-Barnes of Seminole; son, Jimmy Joe Novotny Jr.; two daughters, Brenda
Dulaney and Kellie Jo Novotny, all of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Donnie
Novotny of Seminole and Frank Novotny of Shawnee; five sisters, Dorothy Kroos of
Prague, Louise Wilkerson of Meeker, Nancy Cagle of Shawnee, Jeannie Quary of
Meeker and Jane McGill of Prague; three grandchildren, Trey D9Elia, Zackery Wood
and Jacob Novotny.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic
Cemetery in Prague with Father Joe Knight officiating.

Del City resident Henry George Kolar died Thursday, Dec. 21, in Oklahoma City at
the age of 78.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Del City Church of Christ. Burial will follow
at 2 p.m. in Czech National Cemetery, Prague.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague.

Lawrence Eugene Mullen

Seminole resident Lawrence Eugene Mullen died Thursday, Dec. 21, at the age of
66.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl
Whitfield officiating.

Shawnee resident Oda E. Morgan passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, at the age of 98.
She was born Sept. 24, 1908, in Casa, Ark., to James W. and Winnie Kiker.

In 1925 she married Jesse H. Morgan.

Oda was a charter member of Sharon Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Jesse; mother and father, James W. and
Winnie Kiker; and brother, Virgil Kiker.

She is survived by her son, Howard, his wife, Joy, and their son, Kent; son,
Jack, his wife, Betty, and their daughter, Michelle Bailey, and her husband,
Les; three great-grandchildren; special friend, Wynell Austin and family; and a
host of other friends.

Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee, is in charge of arrangements.

published Dec. 27, 2006

Opal Modest Lohman

Longtime Prague resident Opal Modest Lohman departed this life on Tuesday, Dec.
26, in Prague at the age of 97.
Opal was born on Dec. 23, 1909, in McLoud to James Alexander and Annie Jane (Umbarger)
Plumley.

She was married to Fred Lohman, who preceded her in death in 1960.

Opal was a homemaker. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

Her parents; four sisters; four brothers and one great-granddaughter, Stephanie
Chavez, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jane and Carl Fields of
Prague; granddaughters, Eddie and Janet Mayfield of Prague, Pam and Jimmy Dale
Redford of Prague and Carla and Kirby McEntire of Paden; great-grandchildren,
Holly Hightower and husband, Todd, of Prague, Lance Mayfield of Prague and Paige
McEntire of Paden; great-great-grandchildren, Gracie Ann Hightower and Cameron
Hightower, both of Prague.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Prague with Bro. Tim
Emmons officiating. Burial will follow at the Prague Cemetery.

Longtime Shawnee resident Sadie Shaw died Sunday, Dec. 24, at her home in
Earlsboro at the age of 96.
Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Wanette Cemetery, Wanette,
Okla., with the Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole is directing arrangements.

published Dec. 28, 2006

Robert West Jr.

Seminole resident Robert "Smiley" West Jr., 44, died Tuesday,
Dec. 26, at OU Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 5, 1962, in Pawnee to Robert and Mary Lou (Morgan) West.

Robert was a member of Seminole Baptist Church.

He enjoyed cooking out, playing horseshoes, ice cream, music and, most of all,
spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Mary Lou; grandparents,
Willie and Hester West, Alex and Joan Burgess and Emma Foster; one sister,
Lucilla McGirt.

Survivors include his children, Robert West III and Ricky West; siblings, Ron
West, Carolyn West, Marilee Jones, Willette Walker, Kenneth Lindsey, Joyce
Gelino, May West, Ryan West and Theresa Stephens; one grandchild, Laila West;
and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with
wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Seminole Baptist Church in Konawa.

Bessie Romines

Shawnee resident Bessie Romines, 92, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, in Okemah.
She was born Dec. 16, 1914, in McCurtain County, Okla., to James and Rosie
(Boyd) Williams.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, one son, three
brothers and three sisters.

Donald R. Adams, 78, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, in Texarkana,
Texas, after a short illness.
He was born Aug. 20, 1928, in Macomb, Okla. He lived most of his early years in
Shawnee, Tecumseh and California.

Donald retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1978. Afterwards, he was a
consultant for Pine Telephone Company in Broken Bow.

Don was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with many
friends. He was a fishing guide on Broken Bow Lake for several years.

Former Konawa area resident Clara Miller Majors died Wednesday, Dec. 27, at her
residence in Tulsa at the age of 86.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Konawa City Cemetery under the
direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

published Dec. 29, 2006

Serreta Ann (Napoleon) O'Guinn

Shawnee resident Serreta Ann (Napoleon) O'Guinn, 31, went to
join her loved ones Wednesday, Dec. 27, at her home in Shawnee.
She was born Jan. 29, 1975, in Shawnee to Bobby Lee and Kaye (Young) Napoleon.

She attended elementary school at South Rock Creek and high school in Tecumseh
her freshman year and then in Shawnee, where she played basketball, for the
remaining three years. She attended Seminole Junior College and graduated from
St. Gregory's with a bachelor degree in psychology.

Serreta was employed at Youth and Family Resources in Shawnee. She joined St.
John Baptist Church at an early age.

She was married in 1997 to Bryce O'Guinn. Two sons were born to this union.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her husband.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Diontre' and Anthony O'Guinn of the
home; her parents, Bobby and Kaye Napoleon of Shawnee; brother and
sister-in-law, Robert and Maxine Napoleon of Brooksville; parents-in-law, Melvin
and Rose O'Guinn of Shawnee; sister-in-law, Natika O'Guinn of Shawnee;
brother-in-law, James Toles of Wewoka; nephews, Joshua, Nicholas and Braden
Napoleon of Brooksville and Ta'Sean Hishaw of Shawnee; numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins; special friends, Juree Darnell, Tommi Hughes and April Jonker; a
host of other relatives and friends.

Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Brooksville with
Pastor Lee Oliver officiating and the Rev. John Oliver and the Rev. Prophet
Bailey assisting. Burial will follow in Brooksville Cemetery.

Cecil Edwin "Ed" Appleby, 88, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26.
He was born March 2, 1918, in Norman to Cecil and Mabel Appleby.

Ed was an only child who graduated from Norman High School in 1936. He was a
three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and track. He graduated from the
University of Oklahoma with a business degree in 1940.

Ed was married September 28, 1940, to Delma Arlene Grotts of Norman.

During the war he worked in the aircraft industry in Grand Prairie, Texas. Ed,
Delma, and their two daughters returned to their hometown of Norman 1949. In
1952 they moved to Shawnee where they resided until his retirement from Aero
Commander in Oklahoma City in 1970. Upon his retirement, they returned to the
Norman area where they built their retirement home on the family farm south of
Noble, where he resided until his death. Ed and Delma enjoyed raising registered
angus cattle, traveling in their motorhome, and were avid followers of OU
football.

Ed was enjoyed and dearly loved by his two daughters, his four grandchildren and
five great grandchildren who knew him as "Papa". He enjoyed taking his
grandchildren on motorhome trips and having them be "special" helpers while
feeding cows. In his later years, his great-grandchildren brought much joy to
his life.

Ed was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.

In 2003 Delma, his wife of 62 years, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two daughters, Edwina Wynn of Ponca City and Jan Barr of
Norman; three granddaughters and their spouses, Stephanie and Jay Stallsmith of
Tulsa, Kristen and Tim Hallcroft of Oklahoma City and Stacy and Shannon Bruce of
Norman; one grandson and his spouse Kyle and Gina Wynn; five great-grandchildren
Reed and Ryan Stallsmith, Madison and Landon Bruce, and Mia Wynn; nephew Gordon
Grotts and wife Nancy of Noble; sister-in-law Gayle Grotts of Norman; special
friends Carolyn, Sandy, Brandy, and Cindy; and many other beloved family
members.

Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Bob Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at the Norman I.O.O.F. Cemetery
under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.

His kind heart and gentle spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The
family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Loving Care Home Health
Care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norman Public School Foundation, 131
S. Flood, Norman, OK 73069.

Shawnee resident Cecil Rae McGirt Harjo, 57, died Wednesday,
December 27 in Shawnee.
He was born July 26, 1949, in Seminole.

Cecil was reared in Shawnee. He then moved to Denver, Colorado. Following his
military service, he lived in San Jose, Calif., for about 20 years. He then
returned to Shawnee where he has lived for the past 17 years.

He attended Shawnee schools and was a graduate of Maud High School. While in
Denver he attended Drafting School. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam
where he was awarded the following medals: Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign,
Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense, Army
Commendation and Good Conduct.

Cecil worked as a master carpenter. He was a World Fancy War Dancing Champion.
He danced for the Beatles, Ella Fitzgerald and John Agar. He also danced in the
Seattle World's Fair. At the age of 16, he traveled to New York where he danced
at the World's Fair and escorted President and Mrs. Eisenhower.

He was preceded in death by his adopted father, Jimmy J. Harjo and his parents,
Cecil and Lucille (Wolf) McGirt.

Longtime Maud resident Jerrie Ruth Smith, 82, passed from this
life Tuesday, Dec. 26, at her home in Maud.
She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Shawnee to Randolph and Lillie (Isenhower)
Pounds.

On Jan. 10, 1942, she married Dewey John Smith in Okemah. They moved to Maud
from Norman 63 years ago when Dewey began working as manager at the Saint Louis
and Maud Copeland's IGA Grocery stores.

Jerrie was a homemaker and attended Victory Baptist Church.

Jerrie is preceded in death by her parents; a brother Cor'ee Pounds;
half-brother, Ged Sigman; and sister, Dema Sloan.

Jerrie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of almost 65 years, Dewey John
Smith of the home. She is also survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Topsey
and Albert Flesher of Maud; two grandchildren, Kerry Bruce and her husband,
Bill, and John Flesher and his wife, Jamie, all of Maud; eight
great-grandchildren, Ginger Flesher, John Dee Flesher, Haylee Jo Flesher, Brandi
and husband, Leigh Bradley, Mac Mullican, Blake Bruce, Raven Bruce and Hunter
Bruce; two great-great-grandchildren, Kye Bradley and Ashton Mullican; and one
brother-in-law, Leroy Smith of Minneapolis, Minn.; and a host of other family
and friends.

Cremation memorial service is schedule for 2 p.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral
Home Chapel in Seminole with the Rev. Tim Harjo officiating.

Former Shawnee resident Myrtle Crittendon, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 28, at an
Oklahoma City hospital.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at
Fairview Cemetery. Further information will be announced by Walker Funeral
Service.

Carmen V. Werrell

Longtime Seminole resident Carmen V. Werrell, 92, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, in
Tulsa.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Amanda
Lockwood officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at IOOF Cemetery in Norman.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

published Dec. 30, 2006

Myrtle Crittenden

Former Shawnee resident Myrtle Crittenden, 91, died Thursday,
Dec. 28, at an Oklahoma City hospital.
She was born June 2, 1915, to William and Cora Hall.

Myrtle grew up in the Shawnee area, attending local schools. She later graduated
from Oklahoma Baptist University.

She taught school while attending college and later married Elmer Crittenden.

Myrtle was primarily a homemaker after marriage.

She attended First Baptist Church of Shawnee.

She and her husband, Elmer, prior to his death, met with friends at Carl's Jr.
each morning for breakfast and visitation.

Also preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Patsy Crittenden of
Moore; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and David Hendricks of Oklahoma City; four
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Service will be 10 a.m. today at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev.
J.C. Farrand and assisted the Rev. Leon Wilson. Burial will follow at Fairview
Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service, Shawnee.

Louise was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Durant to Claude and ArDella Jackson. She grew
up in the Wewoka area and attended Butner schools.

Louise married Addison Boatman. She was a homemaker, moving to Shawnee when she
was 29 years old. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two sons and a grandson.

Survivors include her son, James Boatman of Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law,
Claudine and Larry Whittet of Shawnee; eight grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other
relatives and friends.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev.
Bryan Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the
direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Janet Lynn Gray

Oklahoma City resident Janet Lynn Gray, 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, at her
home.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Seminole with
Hance Dilbeck. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Shawnee under the
direction of Swearingen funeral Home of Seminole.

Jerry Lynn Johnson

Konawa area resident Jerry Lynn Johnson, 63, died Thursday, Dec. 28, at his
residence.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa with
Chaplain Donnie Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery North
of Seminole.

Kenneth Dale Darr

Seminole resident Kenneth Dale Darr, 53, died Tuesday, December 28, in Seminole.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highway Baptist Church of Seminole with the
Rev. Mike Raines and the Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. Burial will be at Rest
Haven Memorial Garden, Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home
of Seminole.

Randy Lynn Lunsford

Seminole resident Randy Lynn Lunsford, 57, died Saturday, Dec. 30, in Seminole.
Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Carl Whitfield officiating. Burial will be at Lightning Ridge Cemetery, Roff,
Okla., under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.

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